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UN launches full scale investigation into UNRWA staff participation in Oct 7th attacks on Israel

today29 January, 2024

Background

The United Nations Secretary General has expressed alarm at allegations that several UNRWA staff were involved in the October 7th attacks on Israel. The UN’s aid agency in Gaza is launching an urgent and comprehensive independent review of all staff. Meanwhile, the United States has for now ended all funding to the agency that’s tasked with supporting Palestinian refugees. Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York.

 

Written by: Leonard Witbeen